Date:Saturday, September 20, 2008 Noon-5 pmPlace:Court Area at York Court # 1

Mother Nature provided a perfect day for our annual picnic this year.

Many residents and friends attended this year's picnic with contributions that included chicken kabobs, dogs and burgers, chocolate rum cake, plenty of deviled eggs, and other foods.Von Hendricks was the grilling chef for us and there were 'great spirits' of both the liquid and human nature types with warm greetings and pleasantries heard from all as each attendee arrived.

Our newest homeowners at 2 York Court #1, Erica McGuire and Delores Shields (mom and daughter) were presented with a nut and candy basket from The Peanut Shoppe as has become a more recent tradition here at the courts. Welcome to you both!!

There were opportunities to meet several neighbors from the surrounding community and to enjoy conversation while getting to know each other. All this under the backdrop of some good old jazz music!!!

Special thanks to all those that assisted with planning, preparations and cleanup for this year's event with a special thanks to Von Hendricks for his extraordinary contribution which include mowing court 1. (Though the grounds maintenance crew showed up later in the day, your efforts are recognized and hugely appreciated.) And, for creating a wonderful bistro style setting including tablecloth covered tables each topped with flowers. Also, Von removed the recently deceased tree from court #1 which we hope to replace by the middle of October.

Thanks to each of you for a wonderfully pleasant day and enjoyable experience!

The York Courts of Guilford completed their latest project that has literally made this section of Guilford visible along the York Road corridor with added distinction.

Three tastefully designed and aesthetically appealing signs have been developed, constructed and installed with placement of one in each of the three courts. The text details the year our homes were established (1913) and proclaims our historic designation while also identifying the specific court numbers.

NOTE: Special thanks go to the Greater Homewood Community Corporation for their dedication to the community and providing the grant funds used for the York Court signs through the Greater Homewood Healthy Block Improvement Program.